Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Bard College seeks a Deputy Title IX Coordinator to join the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination. Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator, the Deputy Coordinator will work collaboratively to manage the daily operations of intake, supportive measures, and triage. Additionally, this role will focus on maintaining visibility on campus to serve as a present and approachable resource for the Bard community, and strengthening relationships between all departments and affiliated groups across the College.

While experience in investigative work and Title IX compliance would be an asset in this position, this experience is not a requirement for the role. The Office is open to providing training and guidance in these areas for a candidate with exceptional integrity and interpersonal skills who shares the Office’s deep commitment to supporting Bard’s diverse community.

This role is an ideal fit for a licensed social worker who wants to pivot into higher education or institutional compliance. About the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination Bard College is committed to providing a learning and working environment that is free of bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment—an environment in which all feel welcome and are treated fairly and with respect.

The Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination is dedicated to preventing, responding to, and remedying any incidents of discrimination and harassment, including gender-based misconduct, throughout Bard and its affiliated programs by employing a trauma-informed approach. At every stage, we endeavor to listen carefully, provide meaningful options and protections, work continuously to prevent harm before it occurs, and foster accountability and healing.

About Bard Bard College’s main campus is in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y., with 1,900 undergraduate students; the College also includes multiple graduate programs. The 1,000-acre campus sits along the Hudson River and offers the Fisher Performing Arts Center, and Hessel Museum of Art, and is the home of the Bard Prison Initiative, the largest college-degree-granting prison education program in the U.

S. The Bard Network also includes several Bard High School Early Colleges across the country as well as international campuses and partnerships. Bard College is a private institution working in the public interest. Bard faculty and staff lead their students by example, building upon the existing network of boundary-breaking programs focused on rethinking who can and should be included in a liberal arts education.

Responsibilities

Receive and review reports and coordinate supportive measures, such as no contact orders and academic accommodations, to ensure equal access to education Conduct trauma-informed intake: Receive complaints and discuss options regarding policy violations, utilizing a trauma-informed approach to ensure the process does not re-traumatize participants Provide support: Serve as a primary point of contact for involved parties, providing referrals to counseling, medical, and legal resources Develop and facilitate campus-wide training and workshops on consent, healthy relationships, and reporting Lead awareness initiatives such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, social media messaging, and poster campaigns Build relationships across campus in an effort to further develop trust between the office and the Bard community Maintain detailed case documentation to track trends and ensure adherence to federal (Title IX, VAWA, Clery) and New York State (129-B) laws Facilitate informal resolution processes, such as mediation or restorative justice, when appropriate and agreed upon by all parties Administer the biennial Sexual and Related Misconduct/Title IX Climate Survey and assist in the periodic review of institutional policies Collaborate with the Dean of Student Affairs, Safety and Security, Residence Life and Housing, the Dean of the College, and legal counsel to maintain a coordinated response to campus incidents

Bachelor’s degree required Advanced degree (especially an MSW or Master’s in Higher Education Administration/Counseling) greatly preferred Commitment to the goals of a liberal arts education and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community a must Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential information and de-escalate high-pressure situations required Unquestionable integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in a wide variety of situations required Ability to confidently present educational programs and/or workshops required Proficiency in trauma-informed interviewing, experience in investigative work, and/or knowledge of Title IX, VAWA, the Clery Act, and FERPA a plus but not required

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references to Interfolio by following this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/191991 .

Compensation

$70,000-$75,000 annually This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits

Overview We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/ .